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μαρτυρέω

martureōto testifyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb76 occurrences14 books72 verses

Definition

μαρτυρέω, -ῶ

(μάρτυς), [in LXX chiefly for עֵד (עֵד (Genesis 31:47-48, al.), also for עוּד hi. (Genesis 43:3, Lamentations 2:13), עָנָה (Numbers 35:30) ;]

(a) prop., to be a witness, bear witness, testify: absol. (find., al.), John 15:27, Acts 26:5; parenthetical (Bl., § 79, 7; MM, xvi), 2 Corinthians 8:3; with dative of person(s) (comm. and incomm.; El., § 37, 2), Acts 22:5, Hebrews 10:15; id. before ὅτι, Matthew 23:31, Romans 10:2, al.; accusative and inf., Acts 10:43; with accusative of thing(s) (cl.), John 3:11, Revelation 22:16, 20; with accusative cogn., before περί, John 5:32, 1 John 5:10; with dative of thing(s), John 5:33, Acts 14:3, al.; before περί, with genitive (of person(s) and of thing(s)), John 1:7-8, 15; 2:25; 18:23; 21:24, al.; id. before ὅτι, John 5:36; 7:7; ὅτι, John 1:34; 4:44 al.; ὅτι recit., John 4:39; κατά before ὅτι, 1 Corinthians 15:15; pass., Hebrews 7:8; ptcp., Romans 3:21; impers., Hebrews 7:17;

(b) in late Gk., to witness favourably, give a good report, approve (Bl., § 54, 3; MM, xvi; Deiss., BS, 265): with dative of person(s), Luke 4:22; before ἐπί with dative of thing(s), Hebrews 11:4; pass., Acts 6:3; before ἐν, 1 Timothy 5:10, Hebrews 11:2; διά, with genitive of thing(s), Hebrews 11:39; with genitive of person(s), Acts 10:22, al.; impers., 3 John 12 (cf. ἐπι, συν-επι-, κατα-, συν-μαρτυρέω)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μαρτυρέω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

76 total
  1. Galatians 4:15μαρτυρῶ · I can testify
    What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.
  2. Colossians 4:13μαρτυρῶ · I testify
    For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:10μαρτυρουμένη · [and] well known
    …and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
  4. 1 Timothy 6:13μαρτυρήσαντος · in His testimony
    I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
  5. Hebrews 7:8μαρτυρούμενος · it is affirmed
    In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
  6. Hebrews 7:17μαρτυρεῖται · it is testified
    For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
  7. Hebrews 10:15Μαρτυρεῖ · testifies
    The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First He says:
  8. Hebrews 11:2ἐμαρτυρήθησαν · were commended
    This is why the ancients were commended.
  9. Hebrews 11:4ἐμαρτυρήθη · he was commended; μαρτυροῦντος · gave approval
    By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
  10. Hebrews 11:5μεμαρτύρηται · he was commended as
    By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
  11. Hebrews 11:39μαρτυρηθέντες · commended
    These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.
  12. 1 John 1:2μαρτυροῦμεν · testified [to it]
    And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.
  13. 1 John 4:14μαρτυροῦμεν · testify
    And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
  14. 1 John 5:6μαρτυροῦν · testifies [to this]
    This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
  15. 1 John 5:7μαρτυροῦντες · that testify
    For there are three that testify:
  16. 1 John 5:9μεμαρτύρηκεν · has [given]
    Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
  17. 1 John 5:10μεμαρτύρηκεν · has given
    Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.
  18. 3 John 1:3μαρτυρούντων · testified
    For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
  19. 3 John 1:6ἐμαρτύρησάν · have testified
    They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
  20. 3 John 1:12μεμαρτύρηται · has received a good testimony; μαρτυροῦμεν · testify [for him]
    Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
  21. Revelation 1:2ἐμαρτύρησεν · testifies to
    …who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
  22. Revelation 22:16μαρτυρῆσαι · to give you this testimony
    “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
  23. Revelation 22:18Μαρτυρῶ · testify
    I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
  24. Revelation 22:20μαρτυρῶν · testifies to
    He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!